ChrisITA Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 This is something I'm working on at the moment, the Resicast 4.5 Inch Howitzer This gun was brought into service before WWI, but by the beginning of WWII it was still more or less forming the backbone of light field howitzer support to the british army. It remained in service until 1942 when conversion to the 25pdr was finally completed I've chosen to do mine as a BEF gun. This is a gem of a kit. For resin it is incredibly easy to clean up and put together with no real issues except the gun shield which is a little tricky to get in the right place, not because of bad fit, but rather because the location is a little vague in pictures I managed to put the gun and limber together in under 4 hours, which is nothing short of unheard of for me with a resin kit! Basically, I've got as far as the basecoats. A lot more to do yet Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 That does look nice. Lovely detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Hmmmmmm I wonder if the Germans ever captured these after we left our stuff behind in France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 That looks like a lovely kit indeed, i may have to divert some of the housekeeping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisITA Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Actually guys, it really is a peach of a kit. I've never built a resin kit that was so trouble free and fun to put together. Daz, probably, all of the BEF's guns were left behind when they were pushed out of France and the Germans were adept at reusing anything useful. I have no information on the 4.5 in howitzer in German service though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtney Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Now that is a beauty. I love the etched details & brass shells. Did the limber have an official designation? I assume that it will end up in 2 tone green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbed Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Actually guys, it really is a peach of a kit. I've never built a resin kit that was so trouble free and fun to put together. Daz, probably, all of the BEF's guns were left behind when they were pushed out of France and the Germans were adept at reusing anything useful. I have no information on the 4.5 in howitzer in German service though You could always do one of those in Singapore - http://images.google.com/hosted/life/f?q=S...3b968d9fd6b80bf Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARowl Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Can you get this kit in its WWI config? Carriage wheels and limber etc? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce3371 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Now that is a beauty. I love the etched details & brass shells. My thoughts exactly, you beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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